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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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